What are the chords in A♭ major?

The chords on the seven degrees are A♭, B♭m, Cm, D♭, E♭, Fm, Gdim.

What is the relative key of A♭ major?

It is F minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

A♭ major has 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭) in its key signature. Its scale is A♭, B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G and its relative key is F minor.

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	A♭	Tonic	Unison
2	B♭	Supertonic	Major second
3	C	Mediant	Major third
4	D♭	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	E♭	Dominant	Perfect fifth
6	F	Submediant	Major sixth
7	G	Leading tone	Major seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does A♭ major have?: A♭ major has 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).
What are the chords in A♭ major?: The chords on the seven degrees are A♭, B♭m, Cm, D♭, E♭, Fm, Gdim.
What is the relative key of A♭ major?: It is F minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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